Weir at Sunbury Lock
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Image: © Hugh Venables Taken: 3 Sep 2006
Like many weirs on the Thames this is largely along the line of the river - allowing it to be longer so have a weaker flow over it. Also movable weirs which can be used to help control the river's flow.